John Bickley

Now, in your op-ed, you also talk about the U.S. role on the global stage in terms of influence with religious freedom. You argue we should be leading on that front. In what ways do you see us being leaders for other nations when it comes to religious freedom?

Now, you mentioned Israel. Do we see any other positive trends in some other countries in terms of religious freedom and growth in Christian communities, etc. ?

Now, you mentioned Israel. Do we see any other positive trends in some other countries in terms of religious freedom and growth in Christian communities, etc. ?

Final question, specifically related to Catholicism. We've seen some reports that we actually are seeing a growth among younger populations in interest in Catholicism. What have you seen in your studies?

Final question, specifically related to Catholicism. We've seen some reports that we actually are seeing a growth among younger populations in interest in Catholicism. What have you seen in your studies?

So again, returning to a foundational American value there. Kevin Roberts, thank you so much for joining us.

So again, returning to a foundational American value there. Kevin Roberts, thank you so much for joining us.

That was Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, and this has been a special Easter edition of Morning Wire.

That was Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts, and this has been a special Easter edition of Morning Wire.

In this episode, we talk with an expert on the goals of the negotiations and why President Trump believes this is the right time to force Iran's hand on a deal. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Saturday, April 19th, and this is a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

In this episode, we talk with an expert on the goals of the negotiations and why President Trump believes this is the right time to force Iran's hand on a deal. I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Saturday, April 19th, and this is a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

Joining us to discuss the closely watched Iran talks is Ellie Kohanim, Independent Women's Forum senior fellow and former deputy envoy to combat anti-Semitism under President Trump. Ellie, thanks so much for joining us.

Joining us to discuss the closely watched Iran talks is Ellie Kohanim, Independent Women's Forum senior fellow and former deputy envoy to combat anti-Semitism under President Trump. Ellie, thanks so much for joining us.

So let's talk about this first direct contact we've had with the Trump administration and Iran. They had their first preliminary negotiation on Saturday. What do we know about that meeting?

So let's talk about this first direct contact we've had with the Trump administration and Iran. They had their first preliminary negotiation on Saturday. What do we know about that meeting?

Is there significance to the location, this idea of moving more west for the second round of talks? Or is this how this often goes, a kind of back and forth or trade-off in terms of territory?

Is there significance to the location, this idea of moving more west for the second round of talks? Or is this how this often goes, a kind of back and forth or trade-off in terms of territory?

Got it. Now, as you mentioned, Iran finds itself in a very difficult situation, particularly with the more aggressive actions from Israel and America, and clearly a sense of solidarity between the two of them. Trump has been very supportive of Israel so far. What are things looking like for Iran now in terms of their influence over the region?

Got it. Now, as you mentioned, Iran finds itself in a very difficult situation, particularly with the more aggressive actions from Israel and America, and clearly a sense of solidarity between the two of them. Trump has been very supportive of Israel so far. What are things looking like for Iran now in terms of their influence over the region?

Some major economic problems for Iran. Now, you were born in Iran before your family moved here as refugees at the outbreak of the Islamic Revolution. What can you tell us about the mood on the ground there from what you know about public perception of the regime? Is there really growing unrest? Could that blow up into something bigger?